Sony A230 vs Sony H20

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony A230 and Sony H20, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty close but the A230 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The A230 was brought out at a similar time to the H20 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A230 matches up against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A230 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A230 enjoys external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A230 versus the H20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and H20 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A230 and H20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The A230 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult.